- Increase throughput and reduce wait times with real-time vehicle tracking for streamlined loading and unloading.
- Optimize movements and eliminate wasted time and space by always knowing the location of every trailer with Vision AI for transportation.
- Enhance security, compliance and warehouse optimization while maintaining smooth traffic flow with automated check-in/check-out.
Success story
Using existing camera feeds simplified and sped up project outcomes.
Visual data from 100,000+ vehicle movements is managed daily by Optra Edge.
The AI capability of Optra Edge improves data quality and accuracy.
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Frustrated with delays and blind spots?
Are you tired of bottlenecks and blind spots in your operations? It's not just about monitoring — it's about having a clear understanding of what's happening on the dock, in the yard, and at the gate.
Dock Visibility
| What you need | What Lexmark does |
|---|---|
| Shorter truck loading and unloading times | Use Vision AI technology to track truck docking and departures, and dwell times |
| Fewer delays and detention fees | Provide real-time visibility into dock use, so you can allocate resources effectively |
| Reduced wasted time and labor | Aggregate loading and unloading data to adjust staffing during peak hours |
Gate management
| What you need | What Lexmark does |
|---|---|
| Faster check-in and check-out processes | Use Edge AI to automate gate access and reduce manual check-ins |
| Prevent unauthorized access | Capture and record vehicle data, like license plates and identifying numbers |
| End manual check-ins | Offer continuous monitoring of gate arrivals and departures |
| Track on-time arrivals of third-party carriers | Integrate with security and logistics systems to confirm vehicle credentials |
Yard management
| What you need | What Lexmark does |
|---|---|
| Lower trailer dwell time | Use existing camera infrastructure and AI for live tracking of trailers and vehicles |
| Increased yard throughput | Visually verify truck and trailer locations for correct staging and movement |
| Optimized space utilization | Provide a centralized view of yard activity to monitor capacity |
| Minimized manual yard management efforts | Improve coordination between shipments and docks using existing warehouse management systems |
See what’s possible with Vision AI
Manage your logistics with strategically placed edge devices:
Track arrivals, departures, parking, and turn times in real time.
Clear the way forward using skills to interpret distribution data:
Predict problems, schedule maintenance, and monitor vehicles to cut costs.
Stay one step ahead by creating proactive actions and alerts:
Watch live traffic, parking, and worker-vehicle interactions to keep sites safer.
Stay on track: Vision AI vs. Traditional methods
| With Vision AI for transportation | Without Vision AI for transportation |
|---|---|
| Monitors in real-time and sends alerts to keep things safe | No live monitoring |
| Cuts downs on operational costs | Increased labor and operational costs |
| Reduces waste and uses resource better | More waste and poor resource management |
| Provides detailed analytics for informed decision-making | Limited data for decision-making |
| Lowers emissions and fuel consumption | Higher emissions due to poor traffic management |
| Highly accurate and reliable | No advanced AI systems |
FAQ
Q: What is Vision AI for transportation?
A: Vision AI for transportation uses advanced artificial intelligence and computer vision to analyze real-time data from existing cameras and sensors. It enhances dock, gate, and yard management, safety, and logistics by providing actionable insights.
Q: How does Vision AI improve transportation operations?
A: Vision AI enhances supply chain and transportation operations by leveraging live video to monitor and validate every critical moment in the freight yard. It streamlines and automates processes, offering real-time visibility of assets within the yard. This technology eliminates visibility gaps between the gate, yard, and dock, providing overall operational clarity that informs long-term strategic decisions.
Q: What are the benefits of Vision AI for logistics?
A: Vision AI delivers smarter decision-making with real-time analytics, lower costs through automation and reduced fuel use, faster operations with instant alerts and optimizations, and less waste by improving resource efficiency.
Q: Can Vision AI integrate with my current transportation systems?
A: Yes! Vision AI works with your existing infrastructure, enhancing its capabilities with real-time automation and insights.
Q: How easy is it to implement Vision AI?
A: Getting started is simple! Vision AI integrates with your intelligent transportation systems, deploying AI-powered analysis with minimal disruption. Our team ensures smooth setup, support, and training.
Q: How does Vision AI improve dock visibility, gate security, and yard management?
A: Vision AI automates access control, monitors dock doors in real time, and optimizing yard operations — reducing bottlenecks, boosting security, and improving traffic flow.
Q: Can Vision AI help with safety and compliance?
A: Absolutely. Vision AI monitors PPE compliance, detects hazards, and enforces safety protocols with alerts and visual documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance and a safer work site.
Q: Is Vision AI cost-effective?
A: Yes! While there’s an initial investment, Vision AI cuts cost long-term by automating tasks and reducing downtime — delivering significant ROI.
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